Review: Kitchen Executive Chef Silicone Baking Mats & Giveaway

by Erin

If you have spent a decent amount of time baking then you are likely aware of these things called silicone baking mats. They are a great little invention as they save time and money by eliminating the need for non-stick sprays, oil, parchment paper, foil, and other items frequently used to prevent sticking to baking pans.

I have used several brands over the years and the only complaint I’ve ever had was only having one size. Thankfully the manufacturers have listened and companies such as Kitchen Executive Chef have come out with 3- pieces sets. This particular set  includes three silicone baking mats designed to fit your toaster oven, jelly roll pans and cookie sheets.

Some info about the Kitchen Executive Chef 3 Piece Silicone Baking Mat Set:

  • Most silicone baking mats vary in thickness from 0.4 to 0.75 mm. Kitchen Executive Chef’s are 1.0 mm making them more durable and ensuring that they lay flat.
  • Silicone baking mats usually have a border that is 1-inch wide, losing over 20% of the useable area of the mat. Kitchen Executive Chef mats have an edge that is just under 1/2″ wide (11 mm to be exact), allowing you to bake more each time.
  • Safe for use up to 500 degrees F, dishwasher safe, and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

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Speaking of these features, one thing to note is that I did notice the baking time did need to be increased slightly compared to my other, thinner, silicone baking mats. Another was that the cookie sheet-sized silicone baking mat was slightly larger than my others and was therefore a tiny bit too big to sit flat in a 17×11-inch rimmed cookie sheet. This was a minor issue as it fit perfectly on my cookie sheets without rims.

As for the border thickness, the border on other silicone baking mats has never confined my baking space in the past and I’ve never noticed that my cookies and/or pastries bake any differently if they happen to be placed over this strip. Also, after repeat useage the clear/white part was beginning to show signs of staining. It is normal for any silicone baking mat to become discolored over time but white shows this trend much quicker than other tan silicone baking mats. I have been told, however, that this discoloration can be alleviated with a Deep Cleanse but have yet to discover exactly how this is done.

Of those critiques the one that mattered most was that the larger one would not sit properly in my rimmed baking sheet, which is a minor offense. Overall I enjoyed the different sizes offered, allowing for baking in the toaster oven which I oven to for single serving recipes or when cooking in small batches.

Want to get your hands on a set for yourself? Use the Rafflecopter widget at the end of this post and be sure to check out the recipes below which were all made using the Kitchen Executive Chef silicone baking mats.

Red, White & Berry Hand Pies

Red, White & Berry Hand Pies 1

Pistachio & Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pistachio & Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cheesy Taco Seasoned Hard Pretzels

Cheesy Taco Seasoned Hard Pretzels 1

Disclosure: I was provided with complementary product from Kitchen Executive Chef in exchange for this review. I was not otherwise compensated. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Giveaway also sponsored by Kitchen Executive Chef. 
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34 comments

Annette July 24, 2014 - 11:53 pm

I’d bake oatmeal raisin cookies on them. I love to bake those with golden raising, instead of the traditional dark ones.

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lana July 24, 2014 - 10:34 pm

try to make macaroons

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Shannon F July 24, 2014 - 10:17 pm

Everything! But the first thing would probably be cookies!

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Cindy A. July 24, 2014 - 8:00 pm

Cookies, cookies, and more cookies. :D

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Angela Y July 24, 2014 - 4:45 pm

I would make my daughters favorite, snickerdoodle, and white chocolate chip for hubby :)

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Kitsel July 23, 2014 - 12:10 pm

I would definitely test a batch of Snickerdoodles on these. Or oatmeal raisin cookies. :)

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Maureen July 21, 2014 - 9:16 pm

Cookies and biscotti

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Amy @ Fearless Homemaker July 21, 2014 - 4:01 pm

I would make cookies! Probably something with chocolate + caramel, as that;s one of my favorite cookie combinations. =)

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Patricia Wojnar Crowley July 21, 2014 - 12:07 am

I would make Snickerdoodles!

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Tina W July 20, 2014 - 11:55 pm

I would make individual pizzas.

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mysweetiepiepie July 20, 2014 - 1:16 pm

I’d make cookies, all kinds of yummy cookies.

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btty July 19, 2014 - 7:37 pm

cookies! for my kids

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keshakeke July 19, 2014 - 5:24 pm

Salted caramel cookies

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Joan July 19, 2014 - 8:30 am

I would make cookies.

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Erin M. July 19, 2014 - 6:32 am

I just made M&M cookies! These would have come in handy!!

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MaryB July 19, 2014 - 2:02 am

I would make cookies and I would also use them in candy making.

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Melissa July 19, 2014 - 1:21 am

I’ve been craving snickerdoodle cookies for awhile, so I’d make those.

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Shannon July 18, 2014 - 10:34 pm

Cookies, cookies, and more cookies

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Carolyn July 18, 2014 - 10:24 pm

I would bake cookies

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Avery K July 18, 2014 - 10:00 pm

Cookies are a must bake!

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barbara n July 18, 2014 - 9:37 pm

My kids love homemade peanut butter cookies!

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Nataly Carbonell July 18, 2014 - 7:17 pm

I’d bake cookies and macarons!

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Sarah July 18, 2014 - 6:27 pm

Everyone says cookies and I agree with them!

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Leah M July 18, 2014 - 4:18 pm

Last weekend I made my first mini-caramel apple hand pies and people loved them. I’d love to make those again!

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Emily July 18, 2014 - 2:21 pm

Omg…everything. But first up would obviously be white chocolate macadamia cookies! Or m&m cookies! or oatmeal raisin cookies! or… everything!

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Amy M. C. July 18, 2014 - 1:24 pm

I love making Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies! They are always a hit!

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Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating July 18, 2014 - 1:13 pm

lemon drop cookies!

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Madeline July 18, 2014 - 12:42 pm

Chocolate chip cookies!!

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Cheryl July 18, 2014 - 12:37 pm

Granola!

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Opal Baker July 18, 2014 - 11:44 am

Cookie and a chocolate chip cake.

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Amber July 18, 2014 - 11:23 am

Cookies! Chocolate Chip Nutella Stuffed Cookies

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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) July 18, 2014 - 11:01 am

cookies! duh :P

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Jen July 18, 2014 - 9:17 am

I’d make cookies!

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Kellie July 18, 2014 - 9:10 am

I would love to make a batch of chocolate chip cookies with the silicone baking mat

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